EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSWHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR AN EMERGENCYWhether the emergency is a natural or a manmade disaster it is important to be prepared

GET INSIDE STAY INSIDE STAY TUNED

SHELTER IN PLACE - know

where that place is ahead

of time Have multiple

places in mind in case you

are at home at work or

even driving

HAVE A PLAN - individual

family workplace friends

etc Know where to go

what to do and when to do

it Be sure to do this ahead

of time so you are ready

DRILL FOR YOUR PLAN

- your actions must be

automatic and you may not

have time to call family and

friends

View and download the UH Manoa Emergency Response Guidebook for information on preparing for

HURRICANES

NATURAL DISASTERS

FIRES

CIVIL DISASTERS

BOMB THREAT

and much more

EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK

VISIT THESE WEBSITES

UHM Emergency Response Guidebook

httpmanoahawaiiedudps

emergencyguidebookhtml

FEMA website

httpswwwreadygov

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

httpdodhawaiigovhiema

KEEP ANEMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

5 5

5 5

++

It is important to prepare for any natural or manmade disaster to last at least 14 days - this should include

bull Food water and medicationsbull Battery powered AMFM radiobull FRSGMRS hand-held walkie-talkiebull Flashlight with extra batteriesbull Important documents in plastic bagbull Whistles blankets and tarpbull Personal hygiene itemsbull First aid kitbull Cash in small bills

Plan to meet the unique needs of your family such as supplies for pets or seniors For information on basic disaster supply kits visit httpswwwreadygovbuild-a-kit

HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF AN EMERGENCYUpon receipt of any emergency notification the State Warning Point will activate

the outdoor sirens statewide

MISSILE THREATSldquoAttack-Warningrdquo (wailing sound)

NATURAL DISASTERS

ldquoAttention-Alertrdquo (steady tone)

EMERGENCY ALERTSEmergency AlertThis is an alert

EMERGENCY ALERTSEmergency AlertThis is an alert Warning advisories

will also be transmitted via

cellular telephones AMFM radio and

television

SAFER

NOT SAFE

SAFEST

httpemergencycdcgovradiation

Adapted from Ventura County Public Health Ventura County CA

If a radiation emergency happens in your area you should get inside immediately

No matter where you are the safest action to take is to GET INSIDE STAY INSIDE STAY TUNED

bull Close and lock all windows and doors

bull Go to the basement or the middle of the building Radioactive material settles on the outside of buildings so the best thing to do is stay as far away from the walls and roof of the building as you can

bull If possible turn off fans air conditioners and forced-air heating units that bring air in from the outside Close fireplace dampers

bull Bring pets inside

bull Stay tuned for updated instructions from emergency response officials

GET INSIDE

STAY INSIDE

STAY TUNED

WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO TAKE REFUGE IN MY BUILDING IF THERE IS A NUCLEAR THREAT

Information courtesy of US Department of Health and Human Services